Government Bonds:
A Natural Choice

Trusted Diversification | Stable Income | Capital Preservation

Easing Cycle Opens the Door for Income Opportunities

As the easing cycle progresses, with further cuts possible ahead, income-focused investors are seeking opportunities to enhance returns. Regardless of where cash rates move from here, government bonds remain a vital diversifier—offering liquidity, capital preservation, and dependable, government-backed income, providing a solid foundation in uncertain times.

Benefits Of Investing In Government Bonds

A source of capital preservation and stable income, backed by government

A trusted source of liquidity in all market conditions

A hedge against the riskier parts of investors’ portfolios

An Experienced Team Of Bond Specialists

Founded in 2013, Jamieson Coote Bonds is a privately owned specialist high grade bond manager, focused on providing investors with genuine portfolio defence and liquidity across all market cycles, with a suite of actively managed government bond portfolios.

Jamieson Coote Bonds’ business is investment led and centred around actively managing high grade bonds for the long term to produce superior risk-adjusted returns for investors, aiming to be the manager of choice for investors seeking a true defensive and disaggregated fixed income allocation within portfolios.

“At JCB, our singular focus is on carefully selecting and actively managing bond portfolios of the highest quality for our clients.”
PAUL CHIN, HEAD OF Investment Strategy & ESG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are bonds?

Bonds are simply a legal ‘IOU’ where an investor (lender) loans money to a Government or Firm (issuer) in exchange for a predetermined interest rate of return, known as the coupon rate. When the bond matures, assuming no default from the issuer, the principal is returned to the lender.

What is a coupon?

The coupon rate is the percentage of a bond’s principal which is paid to lender on a pre-defined frequency, usually semi-annually.

Why do people invest in bonds?

Depending on the quality of the bond issuer, bonds can provide diversification to investment portfolios because of their typically low/negative correlation to equities, stable income, capital preservation and their potential to remain liquid during crisis.

How does inflation affect bonds?

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of a bond’s future cash flows. Higher inflation may lead to higher interest rates from central banks which can reduce the price of existing bonds.

Why are government bonds called risk-free?

Government bonds are considered “risk-free” because they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing government. This means the government guarantees to repay the bond’s principal and coupons, making default highly unlikely. That said, not all nations are necessarily stable, making issuer selection a critical consideration.

What is duration?

Duration represents a weighted-average of the cash-flows over the life of a bond. Measured in years, it gives the investor an idea of the time over which the yield will play out. It can also provide a sense of a bond’s estimated sensitivity to a standard ±1% change in interest rates. For each year of duration, a percentage increase in rates will reduce a bond’s price by a percent.

What happens to bonds when interest rates change?

Bond prices and interest rates tend to move in opposite directions. So, when interest rates rise, a bond’s price tends to fall (and vice versa). If , for example, you held a bond that pays a 4% interest rate, and rates rise, that original 4% may no longer look as attractive when compared to other market offerings.



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Channel Investment Management Limited ACN 163 234 240 AFSL 439007 (‘CIML’) is the Responsible Entity and issuer of units in the CC JCB Global Bond Fund ARSN 631 235 553 ('the JCB Global Fund') and the CC JCB Active Bond Fund ARSN 610 435 302 (together ‘the Funds’). The JCB Global Fund invests into the CC JCB Active International Bonds Segregated Portfolio (‘Underlying Fund’), which is a sub-fund of CC Global Access SPC incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted segregated portfolio company. The Investment Manager of the Underlying Fund is JamiesonCooteBonds Pty Ltd ACN 165 890 282 AFSL 459018 ('JCB'). Neither CIML nor JCB, their officers, or employees make any representations or warranties, express or implied as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this report and nothing contained in this report is or shall be relied upon as a promise or representation, whether as to the past or the future. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. This information is given in summary form and does not purport to be complete. This information has been prepared for the purposes of providing general information without taking into account any particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to these matters, any relevant offer document and in particular, you should seek independent financial advice. The Responsible Entity has issued a product disclosure statement (‘PDS’) for each the Funds which contains important information and is available here. For further information and before investing, please read the PDS and any updated information.

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